The Latest District News 2019-2020

At the 139th Annual Meeting of the Yonkers Board of Education, held by video conferencing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trustees re-elected Rev. Steve Lopez and Ms. Judith Ramos Meier to serve as president and vice-president respectively. Both will serve one-year terms in their leadership posts.

In adherence with social distancing requirements, the Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting to discuss extending the COVID-19 Emergency Agreements with bargaining units and any other business brought before the Board at 4PM Thursday, April 2, 2020 via Zoom video conference.

The Governor’s Executive Order requires all schools in the state to remain closed until April 15, 2020, at least. It also requires Districts to continue distance learning, meals, and childcare during any remaining vacation or snow days, including the upcoming Spring Recess.

There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our schools, but the District is preparing for a prolonged closure. Schools will be closed for students on Friday, March 13 for Superintendent’s Conference Day.

Dear Parents:We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our students, parents and guardians for the 2019 – 2020 school year. We look forward to a challenging year focused on high expectations for academic achievement, as well as enrichment activities which make School 17 an ideal learning environment for your child. We will host several parent workshops to explain and teach you how to assist your child with the State exams. We will continue with our Extended Learning Time Program this year. All students will be dismissed at 4:00. Your continued participation in all school-wide parent workshops and events will ensure a positive school and home partnership. School Uniforms:Students MUST wear their uniforms daily. Our uniforms consist of the following: GIRLS: White blouse, navy blue skirt/slacks/jumper, navy blue bow tie, white or navy socks/stockings, navy blue sweater, and black shoes or white sneakers. Boys: White shirt, navy blue slacks, blue tie, white/navy socks, navy blue sweater, and black shoes or white sneakers.For gym/physical education, all students will need to purchase a School 17 gym shirt, purchase order forms are enclosed.As a school, we are not endorsing any one particular store. Therefore, you may purchase the uniform at any local clothing store.Transportation:The Yonkers Public Schools provide transportation for students that live more than 1 ½ miles away from the school. It usually takes one month for students to get to know their bus numbers. To help them familiarize themselves with the process, all students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 1 will be given a color-coded plastic wristband to match the color assigned to their bus. The wristbands are plastic and very durable. Students can bathe with them and should not remove them until October.Starting Date:Tuesday, September 3, 2019 – from 10:45-11:45 parents are invited to meet teacher and drop off any supplies.Thursday, September 5, 2019 – All K - 5 students report to school in uniform. Students may enter the building at 8:15AM for classes that begin at 8:35AM. Students will be dismissed at 4:00. Friday, September 6, 2019 Pre-K students report to school – HALF-DAY

Enjoy the rest of the summer and if you have any questions or concerns you can reach me during the month of August at the above number. I look forward to working with you during the 2019– 2020 school year.